Exoscope improves visualization and extent of hippocampal resection in temporal lobectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) is a safe and well-validated procedure in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), but is a challenging technique to master and still confers a risk of morbidity and mortality due to the complex anatomy of the mesial temporal lobe structures. Automated robotic 3D exoscopes have been developed to address limitations traditionally associated with microscopic visualization, allowing for ergonomic, high-definition 3D visualization with hands-free control of the robot. Given the potential advantages of using such a system for visualization of complex anatomy seen during mesial structure resection in ATL, this group sought to investigate impact on the percentage of hippocampal resection in both exoscope and microscope guided procedures

SUBMITTER: Hines K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9641305 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature